RE: [VFB] Hook wire?

[mark romero]

Deb, you gotta see the Misourri Turkey i have that Mike Radencich tyed. When 
i first met him at the FFF I.C. in Livingston, Montana in 2002 i watched him 
tye one fly over the course of two days. He's a phenominal tyer. And you say 
fanatical. Your right. He also makes ships in bottles. And hand makes every 
single piece of the ship, including the ropes and sails, etc. PLUS, you know 
what a really expert photographer he is. BTW, do you have his body divider 
yet? It's cool, although i don't use it much. I think the guys who are big 
into floss bodies all seem to have much more patiance than i do. I'm not to 
big on spending two/three hours on just the body or even a whole lot more in 
the case of someone like Paul Rossman. I use it mostly for tags. Maybe 
somewhere down the line i'll get into it. I sure as heck have enough of it. 
lol, mark.....

From: "Deborah Duran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: RE: [VFB] Hook wire?
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 11:39:47 -0500
Rene
Radencich covers the whole process of making exhibition hooks with Eugene
Sunday (who passed away a short while ago).  He was another very talented
hook maker.  It is in his book Tying the Classic Salmon Fly.  It is just
another layer of this fascinating hobby.  Eugene in the chapter used Mustad
7/0 hooks and reworked them.  I have found some articles that show the
process working with wire.  It really isn't that difficult but the heat at
the end to re harden the hook needs to be even or you will create a weak
spot.  That is why my friend sends them out to another shop that has the
proper equipment for it.  He reworks a small quantity and send them out
together to be treated.   I have some very unique hooks from this process.
Just makes the flies tied on them more special.
If you don't have this book you should try to borrow it or get a copy for
yourself.  Radencich is really a little fanatical about his tying.  I say
that in a good way.  :)  I can admire that.
Regards,
Deb
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Subject: Re: [VFB] Hook wire?
Interesting discussion,
but,....
what is the basic process for hookmaking in this case? I mean, if I want
to make my own hooks?
Inquiring....
Rene
Tim Trexler wrote:
> Ed,
> I've watched Ken make his hooks from needles,  Just not heavy and long
> enough.  They are pretty neat, though!
>
> No, I'm not ready to build a forge or wire mill!  Just want to make
> some from scratch, including raising the barb, which is a lot easier
> than you would think.
> Cheers,
> Tim
>
> Tim Trexler
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> www.salmonflyart.com
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>> Ed Engelman
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